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Why Mineral Rights Issues Can Be a Deal Buster

Also known as a mineral estate, mineral rights are just what their name implies: The right of the owner to utilize minerals found below the surface of property.

Conservation

3 Late Season Coyote Hunting Strategies: Location, Calling, Decoys

Winter coyotes are earned since they have already been through a gauntlet of hunting pressure. After the young-of-the-year coyotes have hit the fur shed, it is time to tweak your coyote setups for the remaining fur veterans.

Predator, How-To, Firearm

How to Stay Warm in a Tent: Cold Camping Masterclass

Can you stay warm in a tent if the weather is extreme? These tips from Mossy Oak can prepare you for the extreme sport of winter camping.

Camping, How-To

Missing a Monster Canadian Whitetail and What Happened Next

This Saskatchewan whitetail hunt helped Mary realize why sharing the highs and lows is important to the sport of hunting.

Deer, Video

Lessons Learned Hunting Afield

There are many things that come together to form a good hunter, and I hope that one day I can continue to pass on many of the lessons I learned in the woods with my dad.

Deer, Turkey, Bow

Wildlife’s Winter Survival Guide

It depends upon whether we’re talking about mammals, birds or reptiles, but different species have unique ways of surviving this icy, cold, snow-covered period. Whether it’s migration, hibernation, brumation, or torpor, animals of all kinds have adapted ways of enduring winter.

Big Game, Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Fishing, Predator, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The Naming of the Waterfowl Species

Did you ever wonder how some waterfowl species got their names? It is fairly easy to see how the black duck, redhead, pintail and green-winged teal got their common names. For others it is not so obvious, and sometimes it is quite interesting.

Waterfowl

Duck Hunting Literature: History of the Grand Prairie

The following is an excerpt from the book “The Grand Prairie: A History of Duck Hunting’s Hallowed Ground” detailing the early days of green timber duck hunting in Arkansas’s famed Stuttgart region.

Waterfowl, Shadow Grass Habitat

17 Clever Car Camping Hacks: Prep, Pack and Survive

Do you want to spend less on lodging and more time outdoors? Car camping is the answer, and these tips from Mossy Oak can make it happen.

Camping

Mossy Oak's Top 21 Articles of 2021

We've compiled some of your favorite Mossy Oak articles from 2021. Our Top 21 of 2021 features a variety of deer hunting, duck hunting, fishing, wildlife conservation and wild game care, preparation and recipes.

Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Fishing, Conservation, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Late Season Muzzleloader Tactics for Deer

If you are hunting in a state that allows hunting with a muzzleloader during the late season, I encourage you to try to end the year with a bang, followed by a white puff of smoke from the end of your barrel.

Deer, Firearm

Best Old Duck Hunting Guns That Get the Job Done

These are just a few of the great old shotguns still being found in duck blinds and goose pits around the country. Each of them has a story to tell that is certainly worth a listen.

Waterfowl, Firearm

Huldah Neal, America’s First Female Conservation Officer

The first female conservation officer in United States history, Huldah Neal, is a very recent addition, inducted posthumously, to the Michigan Environmental Hall of Fame.

Conservation, News

Gutless Method for Field Dressing Elk

There is a “cleaner” way to dress large game in the field. Learn more about the gutless method for field dressing elk, moose and other large game animals.

Big Game, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

The Sportsmanship Primer for Public Land and Water

When everyone is flying the unqualified flag of sportsmanship, these astounding conservation set-asides of the American wildlife trust can only continue to bless us all with rejuvenation, excitement and new friendships.

Waterfowl, Fishing, How-To

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Pheasant and Cornbread Pancakes

I was asked to create my version of chicken and waffles, and this is what I came up with. This recipe is simple, delicious and will keep your spouse, kids or guest coming back for seconds.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

BEARTOOTH by Callan Wink: Bottomland Book Club

Beartooth by Callan Wink is a novel that hunters and anglers alike will enjoy and find unputdownable.

Big Game, Bottomland Book Club, Deer

Predator Hunting in January: Capitalizing on Cold Weather and Hungry Coyotes

By Heath Wood December marks a prime time for predator hunters as the cold temperatures of late fall transition into winter, pushing coyotes into a heightened state of activity. Even though I enjoy coyote hunting all year and have had success throughout the year, December often marks the start of my “winter season” of coyote calling and is the beginning of what I believe to be the best time to hunt coyotes. With food sources

Predator, How-To, Video

3 Things to Know About Late-Season Buck Patterns

Understanding a few key patterns can give you an edge in the late season, setting you up for success when the pressure is on and the daylight hours are short.

Deer

Stand Hunting During Late Season Cold Snaps

Success requires mastering the art of patience, staying warm, controlling wind scent, and adapting to frigid winter conditions and, in some cases, snow-covered landscapes.

Deer

How to Extend Your Effective Shooting Distance

While shots can be missed at any distance, the further the shot is, the harder it is to make due to a broader range of influences.

Deer

Strategies For Hunting the "Second Rut"

Often, the first to mid-December, white-tailed does, and bucks go into what many hunters refer to as the second rut. Some hunters do not like to use the term second rut to describe the re-occurring breeding activities that occur during this time because the rutting activity is far different from that of the primary rut.

Deer, How-To

Late Season Deer Hunting in December & January

Late-season deer hunting in December and January presents unique challenges and opportunities for hunters seeking the elusive mature buck.

Deer, How-To

Chef Nathan Duensing puts a new twist on everyone’s favorite waterfowl-based appetizer, a duck popper perfect for any table.

Waterfowl, Wild Game Recipes, Video, Ingredient Wild

The Deep South Rut

For most hunters, November is the month where the magic happens in the deer woods. However, if you drive far enough south, you’ll find a land where the finest days for deer hunting are in December.

Deer, How-To

How To Adapt To Post-Rut Hunting

The post-rut can be an excellent time to find a mature buck, still on his feet and ready for action.

Deer, How-To

Top Tools for Getting Your Deer Out of the Woods

You killed a deer far from the truck. Now what? Here’s a look at some of the best ways to get your deer out of the woods.

Big Game, Deer, How-To

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